Record ID: KENT-C93982
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
CORONER'S REPORT Circumstance of discovery Late Bronze Age metalwork hoard. The hoard comprises of three bronze socketed axes, ten fragments of socketed axes, one palstave fragment, one socketed gouge fragment, one sword blade fragment, one blade fragment, two ingot fragments and fourteen further bronze fragments. The objects were scattered in ploughsoil across an area of about 20 square feet, with some objects visible on the surface. Description of objects 1. Socketed axe - Complete Southeastern type plain A1. Double mouth moulding with a more prominent upper moulding and th…
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2007
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hoaden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-C2ABB7
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CORONER'S REPORT Circumstance of discovery Late Bronze Age metal group comprising six bronze socketed axes, eight fragments of socketed axes, two fragments of a possible riveted sickle and ten ingot fragments. The objects were scattered in topsoil across an area of about 5 square metres, at a depth of between 7 to 25cm. Description of objects 1. Socketed axe - Complete Southern English ribbed type. Trumpet mouthed, single collar from which a loop protrudes. This leads down to three equally spaced ribs on a straight sided body and a slightly …
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E1ED25
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure report from Ben Roberts: 1. A flat based section of a copper-alloy cake ingot with five sides. The rough pitted surfaces are pale green and brown with metal corrosion and dried earth. Max length: 59mm; max width: 48mm; weight:1.67g 2. A fragment of a copper-alloy cake ingot fragment with five sides. The rough pitted surfaces are pale green and brown with metal corrosion and dried earth. Max length: 79mm; max width: 45mm; weight:227.6g 3. A fragment of a copper-alloy cake ingot fragment with five sides. The rough pitted surfaces are pale green and brown with metal corr…
Created on: Monday 16th March 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F5D2A5
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Middle Bronze Age hoard consisting of two copper alloy palstaves. The hoard was found 50 feet in a re-deposited easement from a pipeline between 6-12 inches under the ground. Description: 1. Copper Alloy Palstave (Rowlands Type: Class 3, Group 2). The rounded damaged butt leads down to low convex flanges, a slightly U-shaped stop and triangular shaped blade.The cutting edge is very damaged with part of it missing. The surface is extremely corroded which obscures detail and the patina is an olive green. Casting seams are present on both sides. There is a small depression on the…
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-916575
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Late Bronze Age hoard consisting of 27 objects including: 1 socketed axe; 4 socketed axe fragments; 2 end-winged axe fragments; 2 spearhead fragments; 1 knife blade fragment; 1 sword hilt fragment; 1 Carp's tongue sword blade fragment; 1 sword blade fragment; 1 pinhead fragment; 2 rings; 2 copper alloy fragments; 1 casting fragment and 8 copper alloy ingot fragments Description 1. Copper alloy socketed axe of South-eastern type. Double mouth-moulding, with square mouth and internal ribs on both faces. Single pellet decoration on both surfaces near the collar. Prominent casti…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd August 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-7A5167
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
(A1) Ingot fragment. The patina is dark green. Length: 54.91mm; Width: 43.63; Weight: 251g (A2) Ingot fragment. The patina is dark green and brown. Length: 41.81 mm; Width: 46.47; Weight: 111g (B1) Ingot fragment. The patina is dark green. Length: 46.38mm; Width: 43.1; Weight: 176g (C1) Ingot fragment (?). The patina is dark green. Length: 46.02mm; Width: 35.6; Weight: 116g (C2) Ingot fragment (?). The patina is dark green. Length: 23.99mm; Width: 21.77; Weight: 32g (C3) Ingot fragment (?). The patina is dark green. Length: 21.97mm; Width: 18.34; Weight:…
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cliffs End', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-580D94
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A small group of Palstave axeheads found in close association likely dating to the the Middle Bronze Age period c.1400-1150 BC. 1) Palstave axehead. A complete slightly corroded copper-alloy palstave axehead. The flanges rise from the butt end, fusing to the stop bar at the maximum height above the septum - the profile of the septum appears to be U-shaped and rectangular in plan, one side has a raised rectangular dimple in the septum possibly indicating a casting flaw or error. The haft end leads to a triangular blade, which is rounded at the tips. Below the stop bar is a short ind…
Created on: Thursday 16th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Manston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-729BB2
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A small assemblage of copper-alloy fragments likely part of a late Bronze Age metalworkers hoard dating to the Ewart Park phase (c.1000-800 BC), consisting of 1x socketed axe frag, 1x casting jet, 1x bun ingot fragment, 2x uncertain object fragments and 2x misc ingot/working fragments. Description: Fragment 1: Part of the collar of a socketed axe, formed by a large raised ridge. A small section of flaring body remains which may have some decorative elements serving in the form of incised lines. Breaks are jagged and the fragment retains a mottled light green colour. Measureme…
Created on: Monday 29th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-02C3C3
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of two cast copper alloy palstave axeheads. Description: 1. Palstave axehead. An incomplete, copper alloy, axehead in fair condition, with patches of corrosion visible. The flanges start to rise gradually from the butt, fusing to the stop bar at the maximum height above the septum. Below the stop bar is a distinctive triangular design, composed of a v-shaped groove and ridge within which is a triangular depression. The body of the axe is narrow and expands into a slightly flared, triangular blade with a curved cutting edge. One of the stop bars survives in good conditio…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brabourne Lees', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B7FA19
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Late Bronze Age hoard of 34 ingot fragments - named the Badlesmere III hoard. All ingot fragments have some soil attached which may affect their final weight. A green patina is present on all fragments due to the copper alloy corrosion. Most of the fragments can be identified as originating from a plano-convex shaped bun ingot, where one surface is flat and the opposite surface is convex. Ingot fragments 1.Ingot fragment. Probably Late Bronze Age (c.1000-800 BC), copper alloy. One side corresponds to the edge of a plano-convex shaped bun ingot. Dimensions: Le…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Badlesmere III', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B824C4
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A probable Late Bronze Age hoard of 90 ingot fragments. Description:All ingot fragments have some soil attached which may affect their final weight. A green patina is present on most fragments due to the copper alloy corrosion (Nos. 1-81 and 86-90). The other fragments (Nos. 82-85) do not have a green patina, probably due to the presence of a higher tin percentage. A bevelled edge can be seen on some fragments while others have a softer, round edge. A few examples have bumps on the bottom surface resulting from the surface the molten copper alloy was poured onto, and one fragmen…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Badlesmere IV', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-FC6918
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of 18 Middle Bronze Age, 'Taunton phase (c.1400 BC - 1250 BC) unlooped cast palstaves axes and associated fragments. Description: In total 26 fragments were recovered as part of the hoard and are listed below. Please see the notes section below regarding the numbering and weights. 1. Palstave axehead ['No. 1']. Copper alloy. Near complete palstave, missing section from the cutting blade edges and patches of green corrosion across the body. The casting seams appear to have been trimmed but the blade has not been forged to form a cutting edge. The blade has a crinoline out…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B009B4
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A Bronze Age hoard consisting of one loop and socket axehead and one rapier. Axehead: An incomplete Late Bronze Age looped socketed axehead. The axe has a triple collared socket, the upper collar being thicker than the lower two at 5.8mm. Each collar is broadly rounded and there are no traces of casting seams along the upper collar. The socket is oval in shape with external dimension of 39.2mm wide and 35.3mm deep and missing a small fragment from its circumference. Below the collar, the body narrows slightly to reach a minimum width of 25.5mm before widening ag…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woodchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-213565
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small late bronze age metalworking hoard comprising of two copper-alloy bun ingot fragments probably dating to the Ewart Park/Llyn Fawr phase c. 850-600 BC. Fragment no: 1. a fragment of a copper alloy bun ingot with a flat base and a soft chamfered, external edge. Measurements: length 56.31mm; width: 34.52mm; height: 41.30mm and weight: 193.25g. Fragment no: 2. a fragment of a copper alloy bun ingot with a flat base and a soft chamfered external edge. Measurements: length: 37.10mm; width: 24.22mm; height: 33.42mm and weight: 76.34g. Discussion: Th…
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-0F86A5
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
8 Fragments of copper alloy from a Bronze Age Hoard. Description 1. Copper alloy ingot. Length: 151.53mm, Maximum Width: 100.95mm, Maximum Thickness: 36.52 mm, Weight: 1659.7 g 2. Copper alloy "bun" ingot. Length: 126.70 mm, Maximum Width: 112.66 mm, Maximum Thickness: 25.64 mm, Weight: 1381.2 g 3. Copper alloy ingot. Length: 80.01 mm, Maximum Width: 79.79 mm, Maximum Thickness: 24.89 mm, Weight: 592.7 g 4. Copper alloy ingot. Length: 73.57 mm, Maximum Width: 52.08 mm, Maximum Thickness: 26.42 mm, Weight: 301.9 g 5. Copper alloy ingot. Length: 66.57 mm…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lynsted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-7541B6
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The hoard is composed of five socketed axes, five fragments of Ewart Park swords, two fragments of Carp's Tongue swords from a minimum of three swords and three ingot fragments. The axes, which are all fragmentary, are of the South-Eastern type. Nos. 1-2 show signs of having been deliberately broken for inclusion as scrap metal. The faceted axe fragment (no. 5) belongs to a distinctive type with noticeably well-finished examples which have a very wide distribution. 1. Socketed axe fragment: South-Eastern Double mouth moulding. Both faces have wing mouldings. Very faint trans…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-757FC0
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
1. Socketed axe fragment Incomplete, socketed axe; South Eastern class A. Double mouth moulding. Blade tip hollows, expanded blade. The blade tip is missing on one side. Heavy diffuse bevelling on the lower blade where the blade begins to expand. There is a fine transverse crack on both sides at this point. Many very fine transverse and oblique lines close to the blade edge. Traces of the blade edge intact, otherwise the edge is corrosion chipped. Casting flashes are visible, but they have been mostly removed close to the blade tip hollows. Two casting jet stumps. Oblique striati…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-7C3863
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The 185 objects represented in this hoard include a wide variety of artefact types. There are 57 socketed axe fragments, of which four are complete or almost complete. The axes are of the South-Eastern type and most show signs of having been deliberately broken for inclusion in the hoard as scrap metal. In addition, there is one socketed chisel fragment, one palstave fragment, four end-winged axe fragments, two socketed hammers, three socketed gouges, 11 knife fragments with socketed, tanged and shouldered and Hog-backed examples represented, three sickle fragments, 17 Ewart Park swor…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crundale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-7D4A11
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Description 2. Socketed axe fragment (site id. 358) Mouth intact, but blade and one face lacking. Class A socketed axe decorated with wing-rib design. The bases of the wings continue onto the sides as a slight horizontal moulding. Length 69 mm; weight 81.4 g 3. Plate-like fragment All edges broken; possibly part of an artefact. Max. dimension 46.5 mm; weight 23.2 g 4. Tang fragment Blunt ended rod of sub-trapezoid section; other end thins and expands towards a bifurcation, but the two ends are immediately broken. Length 36.5 mm; weight 9.4g 5. I…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringlemere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-7DA0B5
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single element of the UWTS archaeological fieldwork (WA 54746) remains to be undertaken. An assessment of the results of the scheme-wide project is in progress, to be followed by full publication, probably in a Wessex Archaeology monograph. Metalwork Two discrete hoards of Late Bronze Age metalwork were recovered (from Trenches 6 and 7 respectively) during archaeological evaluation in June 2004. Further elements of one of these hoards (Hoard 1) were found during subsequent excavation in June 2005; it is almost certain that all elements of this hoard have been recovered. Th…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ebbsfleet', grid reference and parish protected.